A veggie Buddha Bowl is the best option for a quick lunch or dinner, your choice. All you need is a grain base: brown rice, quinoa, farro, bulgur, white rice. Next is greens, my favorite is mix greens and micro greens there is also spinach, kale and red romain. Here comes everyones favorite part the veggies because you can load up: tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, red onion and the list goes on. What about legumes I used black beans but this could also be lentil, pinto beans, red beans, chickpeas. Let’s get some crunch in here with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seed, chia seeds or nuts. Last but not least is topping I chose to make hummus ( 1can chickpeas, 1/4c – 1/2c olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, s/p and lemon juice ), you could also use tanhini sauce, mash avocado, salad dressing, lemon juice or miso. What I like about buddha bowls is that they’re easy to make and meet you wherever you are on your health journey. When transitioning your diet at the beginning sometime it’s hard to know what to eat and buddha bowls makes that a little more easier because of its flexibility. So let’s grab a few fresh ingredients and put together a buddha bowl.
1/4c Grain, cooked
1/4c Lettuce, Mix Greens and Micro Greens
Veggies Go Crazy!
Cucumber
Corn
Carrots
Red Cabbage
Roasted sweet potato, 375 for 25min
Legumes:
Black Beanns
Topping: Hummus, homemade